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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.19, 695.88 and 399.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.19, 695.88 and 399.26 is: 598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.19 : 695.88 = 399.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.19/695.88 = 399.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.19x = 695.88 × 399.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.19x = 277,833.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,833.57/464.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.53

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